Chitwan & Kathmandu Valley Adventure Tour - 10 Days
MOUNTAIN BIKING – RAFTING – CANYONING – ROCK CLIMBING – JUNGLE EXPLORATION
CHITWAN & KATHMANDU VALLEY ADVENTURE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover Nepal’s incredible landscapes and captivating natural and cultural heritage.
- Head into the jungle on the lookout for Royal Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros and sloth bears in Chitwan.
- Challenge yourself on an exhilarating mountain bike ride through hillside villages.
- Enjoy a 2-day rafting adventure on the Trishuli River.
- Exciting canyoning: spend a day abseiling, rock jumping, sliding and swimming.
- Rock climbing experience in the Nagarjun Forest.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02. MOUNTAIN BIKING
Today, we will be cycling from Kathmandu to Kakani through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park while enjoying the beautiful scenery. This mountain biking trail has lots of steep uphills and a few downhills.
Then, we will ride through farmlands, forests and small villages before heading towards the Trishuli River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight: Camping along the Trishuli River.
Day 03. RAFTING
Rafting (day 1) on the Trishuli River:
Trishuli is the most popular river for short rafting trips in Nepal, perhaps because it is very easily accessible from Kathmandu and you do not need any prior rafting experience to join in. Before beginning your rafting trip, you will receive a briefing about safety procedures and paddling techniques. Then, we will start rafting on the Trishuli river. Get ready for some adventurous fun!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight: Camping along the Trishuli River.
Day 04. RAFTING
Rafting (day 2) on the Trishuli River:
It’s going to be a challenging day today as we will hit a lot of Class III and IV rapids. If you wish, you can also take a dip into the waters of Trishuli for swimming or cliff jumping; we will suggest you the best spots for it.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight: Camping along the Trishuli River.
Day 05. CANYONING
Today, we will travel to Jalbire, a top-spot for canyoning in Nepal. We will spend our day abseiling, rock jumping, sliding and swimming. Then, we will drive to Chitwan. The jungle of Chitwan National Park is home to the Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, sloth bears and many majestic birds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 06. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Full day jungle walk inside the National Park on the lookout for Royal Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros and sloth bears.
In the evening, we will head to the nearby Tharu Culture Center, where we will watch the native Tharu culture dance show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Day 07. CHITWAN JUNGLE EXPLORATION
In the evening, we will drive back to Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 08. ROCK CLIMBING
Today, we will drive to the Nagarjun Forest near Kathmandu, where we will spend our day rock climbing.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 09. KATHMANDU HERITAGE TOUR
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit:
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trip, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
Please note: This itinerary is intended to be a guideline; local conditions and weather may necessitate slight itinerary variations.
We do not offer elephant rides on any of our trips. Let’s embrace them in their natural habitats instead. Thank you for your understanding.
This package can be extended or customized upon request.
- Rucksack.
- Swimsuits.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers. Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold. Natural colors or camouflage patterns will give you a better chance of spotting wildlife. Walking boots and sport sandals are ideal.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder.
- Daypack.
- Trekking Pants & Shorts.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit and towel.
- Camera.
- Binoculars (optional).
- 1 waterproof jacket. Check the weather forecast before you go.
- Lightweight trainers.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Water Purification Tablets/ Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance) & extra passport photos.
- Insect repellent.
- Padlocks.
- Power adapters.
*This list is not exhaustive.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off.
- Professional English speaking licensed guide (leader) during the entire trip.
- All ground transportation.
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary with professional experts.
- Mountain bike hire and helmet on day 02.
- Quality rafting and kayaking equipment, including boats, kayaks, helmets, paddles, PFDs, dry bags and Pelican boxes.
- Conservation and National Park entrance fees.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, Jungle Resort in Chitwan and camping.
- For camping: all necessary facilities including tents, shelters, mats and sleeping bags, etc.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All necessary permits.
- Entrance fees for day 09.
- First aid kits carried by your leader.
- Farewell dinner.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Tips for guides & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Optional trips.
- Visa fees & Travel insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (4 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Chitwan (2 nights): Carefully selected Jungle Resort.
- 3 nights camping along the Trishuli River.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 7: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Day 8: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Day 9: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 10: Breakfast.
Good health and passion for adventure.
We require at least a minimum of 4 travelers for this adventure tour.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
